Nate Boulton, a Democratic candidate for governor, will meet and greet voters Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 pm at the Market Grille at the Jefferson Hy-Vee. Boulton, a Des Moines attorney, is in his first term serving in the Iowa Senate representing the 16th district. His legal practice focuses on labor and workers compensation law.
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Harvest nearing completion
Limited precipitation during the week ending Nov. 12 allowed an average of 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork statewide, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Harvest has begun to wind down as many Iowa farmers were able to work in their fields throughout the week. Additional fieldwork activities this past week included baling corn stalks, tillage, applying fertilizers and…
Read MoreFox wins drawing for Paton council seat
Incumbent Paton city council member Matt Fox will return to the council after his name was drawn from a hat at the county supervisors meeting Monday. Fox did not file nominating papers, but he received 19 write-in votes to tie Jeff Headley, whose name was on the ballot. The names of Fox and Headley were put in a hard hat…
Read MoreYES! The overpass will be done on schedule
Six months of detouring around Grand Junction will end Wednesday with re-opening of Highway 30. The overpass over the Union Pacific railroad tracks will be finished Nov. 15, as required by the contract. No official opening is planned at this time.
Read MoreGreene County distict court, week ending Nov. 8
In Greene County district court Rick Thomas Weiss, 47, of Fort Dodge was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He must pay sheriff’s fees for the time he serves. He may complete the Des Moines Area Community College weekend offenders program in lieu of…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 3 against James Harris of Woodward on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $133. A judgment was entered Nov. 1 against Aaron Michael Strickler of Indian Mound, TN, on a charge of…
Read MoreStudents raise money for playground equipment
Middle school students who enjoy the Webb House raised money to make school more enjoyable, too. A dance Oct. 27 at the Webb House raised $225 that will go toward playground equipment at the middle school. Pictured are (from right) student organizers Brian Burris, Andrew Martin and Gabe Fincel giving the cash to principal Shawn Zanders.
Read MoreGrow Greene makes unexpected donations
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation made $5,000 donations to VFW Post 9599/American Legion Post 11 and Youth and Shelter Services on Friday. Grow Greene provides the funds as good will in bettering the lives of persons in the county. For the past two years Grow Greene has made a donation in the fall to unexpecting organizations. In 2017 they gave…
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary introduces Ram of the Month awards
Greene County Elementary is naming one student in each grade the GCE Ram of the Month rather than the Bucket-Filler awards that were done the past two years. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to pool
Beta Tau Delta members Sandra Drewry (left) and Deb Wills (right) presented a check for $700 to Vicky Lautner, Jefferson park and recreation director, to be used for the Jefferson swimming pool. Lautner said the donation will be used to purchase tables made from recycled plastics for the snack area and benches to go around the pool.
Read MoreCongregate meal program doing well…
…but finances aren’t The board at the congregate meal site at the Greenewood Center in Jefferson is dealing with good news and bad news. The good news is that a lot of seniors participate in the program. During the year that ended June 30, a total of 21,000 meals were served, either at the site or via home delivery. Greenewood…
Read MoreFFA members to national convention
The Greene County FFA officers traveled to the 90th national FFA convention and expo in Indianapolis, IN, Oct. 25th-28. At the convention students heard keynote speaker Laila Ali who inspired them with motivational stories from her own life and encouraged them to reach for their full potential. At the expo officers took part in leadership workshops and met FFA members…
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